Swim Program

Spring registration will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 for district residents who enrolled in the fall or winter session.

Thursday, March 8th will be for non-residents and residents who were not enrolled in swim classes. Registration will take place from 6-8 pm in the pool lobby at the Senior High School.

Open Swim:

There are 2 seasons. One held during the school year and one held for 10 weeks over the summer.

Hours for the school year are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8:45pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 2-3:45pm.

Summer hours are 7 days a week from 1-3:45pm and again on Monday through Friday evenings from 7-8:45pm.

Cost is $4 per person aged 4 years and older. If you have a current swim lesson membership the cost is $1.50. Family or season members are free for open swims. Cost of memberships are $50 for district individuals and $75 for non-resident individuals. Family memberships are $100 for district resident and $125 for non-district residents.

Lifeguards are Red Cross certified and there are always 2 guards on duty. At least 2 lanes are open for lap swimmers at each open swim.

Swim Lessons:

Classes are taught by Red Cross certified instructors and a lifeguard is always on duty. A variety of classes are offered from Beginner to Level 6 and adult classes as well. Parent tot classes are offered for children 5 months to 3 years with an adult in the water with them. These are available for the summer, fall and spring sessions. Cost for lessons is $45 for district residents and $55 for non-district residents for each session enrolled.

Lessons for the school year are divided into 3 seasons; fall, winter and spring. You may choose either Monday or Wednesday evenings or Saturday afternoons. Classes are 45 minutes in length and run for 10 weeks.

Summer lessons are held Monday through Friday for 50 minutes in the morning and run for 2 weeks. We offer 5 of these morning sessions. We also have evening classes that are held on Monday and Wednesday evenings for 45 minutes and these run for 5 weeeks. We offer 2 of these sessions.

Swim Team Practices:

The Fall-Winter session has started. Practices are currently being held Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. High School and Junior High School students practice from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Elementary and other districts practice from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. These times will change on November 17, 2017, when the High School season officially starts.

Water Aerobics:

Classes will not be held over the winter months. Classes will start up again in March.

Holidays:

Please note that there will be no swim lessons, practices, or open swims on the holiday weekends that school is closed. (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter)

Weather Dismissals and Closings:

Please note that there will be no swim lessons, practices, or open swims on days the District dismisses early or closes due to the weather.

If you have any questions about any of the above activities, please text Heather McDanel at #717-693-3310 or email at swimshepherd@yahoo.com